Presentation Outline:

Introduction: -Today we will be discussing the four major world religions and their respective ideas about creation.

Part 1: Christianity -In Christianity, it is believed that God created the world in 7 days. -He caused Light to appear on the first day and created the stars, sun, and the moon on the fourth day. -He then created plants, animals, and human beings on the sixth day. -Questions: Why do Christians believe that God created the world in seven days? What is the main significance of the seventh day in Christianity?

Part 2: Judaism -In Judaism, the creation story is described in the first chapter of the book of Genesis. -God created the world in 6 days and rested on the seventh day. -He created the heavens, earth, plants, and animals before humans were created. -Questions: How does the creation story in Judaism differ from the creation story in Christianity? What are the implications of being created in God’s image, according to Judaism?

Part 3: Islam -In Islam, God is seen as the creator of the world as well as all its inhabitants. -The world was created in 6 days and God rested on the seventh day. - He created the heavens, the earth, mountains, rivers, animals, and humans. -Questions: What do Muslims believe will be the fate of those who disobey God during the creation? What is the ultimate purpose of creation according to Islam?

Part 4: Hinduism -In Hinduism, the creation is a cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth. -It is believed that Brahma, the god of creation, created the universe out of nothingness. -He created the gods, the heavens, the earth, plants, and creatures. -Questions: What is the ultimate goal of the creation cycle in Hinduism? Why is Brahma, the god of creation, so important in Hinduism?

Conclusion: -We have now discussed the four major world religions and their respective ideas about creation. -It is important to remember that even though these religions are very different in their views on creation, they all share a common belief in the almighty power of God.